Optical illusion and hypnotized mind.... Ranbir Kapoor has blurred the lines between his portrayal of Sanju and the real Sanjay Dutt that we know of. You get so immersed in the act that you suddenly wake up to the fact that the actor is actually not Sanjay Dutt but someone else!! The slightly bent frame, aimlessly loitering eyes, the sway in the walk, pronunciation... you name it about Sanjay Dutt and Ranbir has mastered it. His acting prowess is aptly complemented by the make-up and casts. Pushing aside the argument whether the storyline presents a hypocritical version of the biopic or the other side of the coin, Sanju is driven by strong performances, subtle (at times crude) humor and sensitive narrative.
Vicky Kaushal and Paresh Rawal add to the emotion that wells-up the audience's eyes. Anushka is just there to showcase the haute couture. Other than that, we have already seen every expression of hers. Dia Mirza is an essential add-on to the story (with no remarkable value addition as such), while Sonam Kapoor walks through the role of Ruby with ease.
